How far is Placid Lakes, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Placid Lakes, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 104.4 miles (168 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Placid Lakes and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Placid Lakes and St. Petersburg.
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Start on Kingfisher Avenue Northwest
122 m · 23 sec · Kingfisher Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Stinson Street Northwest
89 m · 14 sec · Stinson Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Wildcat Street Northwest
12 m · 6 sec · Wildcat Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Sabre Street
90 m · 15 sec · Sabre Street
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Turn right onto Gulfstream Avenue Northwest
881 ft · 44 sec · Gulfstream Avenue Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tobler Boulevard Northwest
2214 ft · 2 min · Tobler Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right
27.9 mi · 35 min
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Turn straight onto East Hickory Street
8.4 mi · 12 min · East Hickory Street
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Continue straight
32.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Tampa
2607 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
49 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto 31st Street South
2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 34th Street South
1589 ft · 41 sec · 34th Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Placid Lakes and St. Petersburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Hickory Street
Continue straight
32.9 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Placid Lakes and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Placid Lakes to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 104.4 miles (168 km) and usually takes 01h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Sarasota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Placid Lakes and 52.3 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.26 one way or $30.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Placid Lakes and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Sarasota
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Sarasota.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Placid Lakes and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 86.12 mi (138.6 km).
#1 Placid Lakes
City in United States of America
| Population | 3,716 |
| Coordinates | 27.2414400, -81.4070200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $15.26 | $30.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.91 | $33.83 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $18.02 | $36.03 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.01 | $32.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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